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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person

Guidance for contacts of a person with a positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19) who do not live with that person.

From:
Public Health England
Published
28 May 2020
Last updated
24 September 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person

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What to do if you receive a call, text or email from NHS Test and Trace (easy-read guide)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Arabic)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Bengali)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Simplified Chinese)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Traditional Chinese)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (French)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Gujarati)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Polish)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Portuguese)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Punjabi)

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Guidance for contacts of people with confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection who do not live with the person (Urdu)

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This guidance is for people who have been notified by NHS Test and Trace that they are a contact of a person who has had a positive test result for coronavirus (COVID-19).

Published 28 May 2020
Last updated 24 September 2021 + show all updates

  1. Updated easy-read version.

  2. Added translations.

  3. Added information for children and young people attending educational settings.

  4. Updated in line with changes to self-isolation for contacts from 16 August.

  5. Updated translated versions.

  6. Updated in line with changes to guidance for Step 4 of the roadmap. Added information for those living a nomadic way of life.

  7. Updated 10 translated versions.

  8. Updated easy read version.

  9. Added information on contacts organising a PCR test and added recommendation for those with symptoms to organise a test even if symptoms are mild.

  10. Added Portuguese translation.

  11. Added translated versions.

  12. Reinforced advice for those who have been fully vaccinated. Guidance updated regarding follow up PCR and contacts released from self-isolation.

  13. Removed sexual contacts from 'what is meant by a contact' section.

  14. Updated guidance to reflect legal duty for contacts to isolate following either a positive LFD or PCR test in a case. Added additional detail to 'what is meant by a contact' section.

  15. Added translated versions.

  16. Amended 'what is meant by a contact' section.

  17. Update to reflect changes to self-isolation. Removed Easy read.

  18. Added updated easy-read guidance.

  19. Updated guidance with information on financial support available, and the requirement to stay at home when identified as a contact. Temporarily removed translations.

  20. Updated to include new legal requirements for self-isolation.

  21. Updated guidance to include the new legal requirements for self-isolation due to come into effect on 28 September 2020.

  22. Updated link on support bubbles.

  23. Revised language in relation to self-isolation.

  24. Updated translated versions to reflect changes to core guidance.

  25. Updated to reflect the extension of self-isolation from 7 to 10 days.

  26. Added updated translations.

  27. Updated guidance on support bubbles.

  28. Added guidance on support bubbles.

  29. Updated guidance.

  30. First published.

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